Suppose Jim and Tom Can Both Produce Two Goods: Baseball

question 131

Multiple Choice

Suppose Jim and Tom can both produce two goods: baseball bats and hockey sticks.Which of the following is not possible?

• A)Jim has an absolute advantage in the production of baseball bats and in the production of hockey sticks.
• B)Jim has an absolute advantage in the production of baseball bats and a comparative advantage in the production of hockey sticks.
• C)Jim has an absolute advantage in the production of hockey sticks and a comparative advantage in the production of baseball bats.
• D)Jim has a comparative advantage in the production of baseball bats and in the production of hockey sticks.

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